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      <title>Fallout TV Series Shows Where Michigan Vault Would Be Located</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:35:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One of the hottest television shows showed us where we fit into their universe. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/fallout-tv-series-shows-where-michigan-vault-would-be-located/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the hottest television shows showed us where we fit into their universe. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/fallout-tv-series-shows-where-michigan-vault-would-be-located/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Quick! Somebody Save This Historic Cassopolis, MI Home For Sale</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:27:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Built in 1850 this historic home for sale in Cassopolis, Michigan has good bones and is in need of some saving! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/cassopolis-michigan-for-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Built in 1850 this historic home for sale in Cassopolis, Michigan has good bones and is in need of some saving! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/cassopolis-michigan-for-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>South Haven Will Host First Ever Pride Celebration This Summer</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The City of South Haven, Michigan has approved the city's first ever pride celebration, Pride in the Park, for summer 2024 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/south-haven-pride-in-the-park/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The City of South Haven, Michigan has approved the city&apos;s first ever pride celebration, Pride in the Park, for summer 2024 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/south-haven-pride-in-the-park/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Gang That Keeps The FBI Up At Night Now Active in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:48:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[They have made their way into Michigan and several other states within the Midwest region as they continue to give the FBI headaches. Be aware of your surroundings as disaster could strike at any time.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/1161/p/gang-fbi-active-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[They have made their way into Michigan and several other states within the Midwest region as they continue to give the FBI headaches. Be aware of your surroundings as disaster could strike at any time.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/1161/p/gang-fbi-active-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>These 2 Wineries in SW Michigan Are Connected Via Hiking Trail</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:40:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Owned and operated by the Moersch Hospitality Group, Mt. Tabor Trails connects wineries Tabor Hill and Round Barn in Southwest Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mt-tabor-trails-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Owned and operated by the Moersch Hospitality Group, Mt. Tabor Trails connects wineries Tabor Hill and Round Barn in Southwest Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mt-tabor-trails-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:38:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From saving the State Theatre in the 80s to hosting unforgettable events, this historic venue in Kalamazoo has stood the test of time. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/kalamazoo-state-theater-almost-closed-1982/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From saving the State Theatre in the 80s to hosting unforgettable events, this historic venue in Kalamazoo has stood the test of time. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/kalamazoo-state-theater-almost-closed-1982/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>You’ll Never Guess Michigan’s 10 Largest Cities in 1850</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:10:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Explore the historical rankings of Michigan's largest cities from the mid-1800s. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigans-largest-cities-1850/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Explore the historical rankings of Michigan&apos;s largest cities from the mid-1800s. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigans-largest-cities-1850/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>ALERT: These Coffee Mugs Sold In Michigan Have Been Recalled</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:06:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday there have been 12 instances of the mugs overheating or breaking, resulting in 10 injuries. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/1161/p/coffee-mugs-sold-michigan-recalled/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday there have been 12 instances of the mugs overheating or breaking, resulting in 10 injuries. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/1161/p/coffee-mugs-sold-michigan-recalled/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Da'Jzon Hughes]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Remember When Elvis Appeared in Kalamazoo Years After He Died? Here’s What Really Happened</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:00:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the truth behind the Elvis Presley sightings in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sparking 'Is Elvis Alive?' rumors nationwide. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/elvis-kalamazoo-sightings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the truth behind the Elvis Presley sightings in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sparking &apos;Is Elvis Alive?&apos; rumors nationwide. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/elvis-kalamazoo-sightings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What Does Kalamazoo Have Against Mini-Golf?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:51:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With only a handful of courses throughout the area why does it seem like Kalamazoo, Michigan hates mini-golf? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mini-golf-kalamazoo-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With only a handful of courses throughout the area why does it seem like Kalamazoo, Michigan hates mini-golf? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mini-golf-kalamazoo-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ugly Fight in Traverse City Puts Cherry Festival Airshow in Jeopardy</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Unraveling the Conflict: National Cherry Festival vs. Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City. Discover the financial and operational disputes impacting the annual airshow. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/airport-conflict-cherry-festival-traverse-city/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Unraveling the Conflict: National Cherry Festival vs. Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City. Discover the financial and operational disputes impacting the annual airshow. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/airport-conflict-cherry-festival-traverse-city/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>It's Time For Kalamazoo To Say Goodbye To Yet Another WWMT Anchor</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 16:34:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[WWMT News Channel 3 anchor Allie Jennerjahn announces her departure from the Kalamazoo, Michigan news station after nearly 3 years.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/wwmt-kalamazoo-jennerjahn-departs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[WWMT News Channel 3 anchor Allie Jennerjahn announces her departure from the Kalamazoo, Michigan news station after nearly 3 years.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/wwmt-kalamazoo-jennerjahn-departs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Allegan Locals Brace For Construction Of City's First Roundabout</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:35:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Major delays and detours are expected in Allegan as the major intersection of M-89 and M-40 will close for construction of the city's first roundabout. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-construction-new-roundabout/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Major delays and detours are expected in Allegan as the major intersection of M-89 and M-40 will close for construction of the city&apos;s first roundabout. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-construction-new-roundabout/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>This Michigan Aquarium Is The Oldest In America</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:34:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Belle Isle Aquarium is one of the most architecturally beautiful buildings in the city and has been standing longer than any other aquarium in the country. They reopened their doors in 2022 after a 16-month-long, 1.2 million-dollar renovation. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/1161/p/michigan-aquarium-oldest-in-america/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Belle Isle Aquarium is one of the most architecturally beautiful buildings in the city and has been standing longer than any other aquarium in the country. They reopened their doors in 2022 after a 16-month-long, 1.2 million-dollar renovation. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/1161/p/michigan-aquarium-oldest-in-america/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>5 Playgrounds in SW Michigan Perfect For All Ages &amp; Abilities</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:36:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A list of inclusive boundless playgrounds in the Southwest Michigan area include Kalamazoo, Holland, and Battle Creek. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/accessibility-inclusive-playground-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A list of inclusive boundless playgrounds in the Southwest Michigan area include Kalamazoo, Holland, and Battle Creek. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/accessibility-inclusive-playground-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The 7 Best Places for Fish and Chips During Lent near Kalamazoo</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/kalamazoo-fish-and-chips-restaurants/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:02:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Fluffy, flaky fish, and crisp chips on the side. There's nothing better. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/kalamazoo-fish-and-chips-restaurants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fluffy, flaky fish, and crisp chips on the side. There&apos;s nothing better. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/kalamazoo-fish-and-chips-restaurants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Meatball]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>What Is That Thing Flying Around Michigan? A Chainsaw Massacre?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/saws-flying-michigan-skies/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:13:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan residents witness unique aerial tree trimming method with chainsaw-like contraption attached to helicopter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/saws-flying-michigan-skies/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan residents witness unique aerial tree trimming method with chainsaw-like contraption attached to helicopter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/saws-flying-michigan-skies/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Saw-Wielding Helicopter Is Coming for Southwest Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 02:03:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This thing is wild looking! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-helicopter-with-saw-blades/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This thing is wild looking! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-helicopter-with-saw-blades/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Meatball]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Family Named to Forbes List of Richest U.S. Families</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:21:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Now that's a lot of cash. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/michigan-family-named-to-forbes-list-of-americas-richest-families/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that&apos;s a lot of cash. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/michigan-family-named-to-forbes-list-of-americas-richest-families/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Harrison]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Is Kalamazoo's BIG Banana Car Heading to the Small Screen?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/big-banana-car-youtube-kalamazoo-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Steve Braithwaite owner of Kalamazoo, Michigan's Big Banana Car shares a potential web series with producer Brett Allen called "The World Needs More Whimsy" <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/big-banana-car-youtube-kalamazoo-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Steve Braithwaite owner of Kalamazoo, Michigan&apos;s Big Banana Car shares a potential web series with producer Brett Allen called &quot;The World Needs More Whimsy&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/big-banana-car-youtube-kalamazoo-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Taylor Swift Once Played Obscure Michigan University Auditorium as a Virtual Unknown</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Early Era Taylor Swift: Performing at a small Michigan university auditorium in 2008. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/taylor-swift-miller-auditorium-wmu-kalamazoo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Early Era Taylor Swift: Performing at a small Michigan university auditorium in 2008. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/taylor-swift-miller-auditorium-wmu-kalamazoo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Meier]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Will TGI Fridays Be Closing Michigan Locations in 2024?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:00:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This would lead to TGI Fridays begin to lose profit and close stores, which has affected Michigan in the past, is this problem coming back to haunt us again? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/1161/p/tgi-fridays-closing-michigan-locations-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This would lead to TGI Fridays begin to lose profit and close stores, which has affected Michigan in the past, is this problem coming back to haunt us again? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/1161/p/tgi-fridays-closing-michigan-locations-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Da'Jzon Hughes]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Winters Provide Perfect Conditions For 'Ice Wine'</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-winter-top-producers-ice-wine/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:56:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan is one of the few states where it actually gets cold enough to produce Ice Wine made with frozen grapes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-winter-top-producers-ice-wine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan is one of the few states where it actually gets cold enough to produce Ice Wine made with frozen grapes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-winter-top-producers-ice-wine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>5 Ways Detroit Lions Fans Are Coping With Crushing Defeat Against 49ers</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:35:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From Humor To Anger: Detroit Lions Fans' Diverse Response To Heartbreaking Loss <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/5-ways-detroit-lions-fans-are-coping-with-crushing-defeat-against-49ers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From Humor To Anger: Detroit Lions Fans&apos; Diverse Response To Heartbreaking Loss <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/5-ways-detroit-lions-fans-are-coping-with-crushing-defeat-against-49ers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Watch Michigan Duo 'War and Treaty' Honor Matthew Perry at Emmys</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:00:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michael and Tanya Trotter from Albion, Michigan, known as The War and Treaty, perform an In Memoriam tribute alongside Charlie Puth at the 2023 Emmy Awards <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/emmys-tribute-war-and-treaty-michigan-charlie-puth/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>One of Michigan's Oldest Covered Bridges Reopens With $3M Repairs</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/langley-covered-bridge-centreville-michigan-open/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The historic Langley Covered Bridge in Centreville, Michigan reopens after $3.2 million worth of repairs. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/langley-covered-bridge-centreville-michigan-open/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The historic Langley Covered Bridge in Centreville, Michigan reopens after $3.2 million worth of repairs. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/langley-covered-bridge-centreville-michigan-open/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Why do Michiganders raid their nearest grocery store before each incoming winter storm? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-stockpile-milk-eggs-winter-storm/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Eastern Michigan Football Involved In Bowl Game Brawl</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2023 16:59:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Detroit Lions Fans in Northern Michigan Get Rare Opportunity to Actually See Their Team on TV Sunday</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 22:49:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Detroit Lions fans in Northern Michigan get a rare chance to see their team play on TV during the team's potential division clinching game against the Vikings. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/detroit-lions-tv-coverage-upper-peninsula/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:22:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One of the fastest growing high school sports and recently sanctioned by the MHSAA, Otsego Public Schools unveils their first female wrestling team <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-otsego-schools-all-girl-wrestling-team/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>West Michigan Is Home to Michigan's Largest New Year's Ball Drop</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:30:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Downtown Allegan announces plans for its annual New Year's Eve ball drop, the largest in the state of Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-michigan-new-years-ball-drop/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Downtown Allegan announces plans for its annual New Year&apos;s Eve ball drop, the largest in the state of Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-michigan-new-years-ball-drop/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:50:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:17:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With flurries and colder temps forecasted for Michigan, when can we expect ski resorts like Bittersweet, Boyne Mountain, and Pine Knob to open for the season? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/when-will-michigan-ski-resort-open/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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